Not sure on the why's of bottled water, however, if it's because you are afraid to drink the water in JA, don't be. It's fabulous, and CTI provides these wonderful water "fountains" on each floor to fill your bottles.

The resort will probably be at full occupancy during the week you are there, as that IS the peak time, however, I'd bet you won't even notice.

We had a deluxe room when we were there and loved it. The resort is so compact, that they are ALL convenient.

Hi We are two couples in late 20/early 30s booked to go to CTI starting 24 Dec. Couple of questions for the community

1. Is 24 Dec to 30 Dec peak time? Should we expect the resort to be full? Yes, the resort will probably be full during your stay! You are going during xmas and new years eve. I did that last year and it was packed until new years day. Some local Jamaicans book the resort for a night or two just to ring in the new year. We met several people who were there for short stays like 3 or 4 nights during that time

2. Is there a big difference between the deluxe ocean room and the superior ocean room?the only difference is the angle of your view as far as I know. I have only stayed in Deluxe

This is our first time in a all inclusive so please bear witht he questions

3. Can we order multiple appetizers, and order multiple entrée at the restaurant if we don't like some of the food>?\knock yourself out. order what you like as much as you like. We ordered everything on the menu one night at bayside. your food will come out slower than others and in portions. most people don't do that however, also if you do not like something at a restaurant, go to the patio buffet. Honestly you are in luck because the food is really top notch at CTI especially 8 rivers. During the time you are staying the specialty restaurants fill up fast, so book as soon as you get there!

4 There is no mini bar in our room but can drinks be ordered through room service?No! just continental breakfast! Alternatively is it ok to say take 3-4 beers back to the room from the bar?My boyfriend would ask for two, they would give him that. I don't know about more than that and the resort is so small, it wouldn't take you but a minute to get another one..really no inconvience to you

5. Bottled water: Does CTI provide 5-6 bottled water in the room per day? Cant remember

6. Is there any Food room service other than breakfast?No! and it is a continental breakfast

7. How is the night life? Is there a party atmosphere till midnight?While you will be there, yes, they have the piano bar which is fun with kareoke, you don't have to participate if you don't want but they do sing alongs where everyone can join in. There is a house jazz(sort of ) band in the patio followed by a headliner singer, they usually perform until 12. Also the beach party, find out what night that is after you eat, stick around, there is an awesome show that lasts about an hour

I'm so excited for you and wish we were going back for Xmas break but we are going for spring break...something new for us! Nevertheless, we are excited to be going back!...have fun...Glenda

I have a first timer question as well. I've never vacationed in Jamaica before and I'm wondering if topless sunbathing is allowed on the beach at CTI. I'm not sure I'll make it over to the Tower so I may have to settle for topless if it's not frowned upon.

@trewluv72 You can go topless, but not on the beach. You have to do that on the pier. The only drawback to that is there is nowhere to escape the sun if it gets really hot. You should really go to the Island. The right side (looking at it from the beach) is more private if you'd prefer not to socialize.

The rest of you, stop worrying about the water! Looking forward to our 9th stay at CTI in 67 days, and we have never had any issue with the water. We get it from the fountains into our really nice water bottles, and we get it from the bar and our room; no problem, mon!

The only difference in the Superior Ocean and Deluxe Ocean is the distance from the lobby; Deluxe being closer.
Sun_princess

1. Is 24 Dec to 30 Dec peak time? Should we expect the resort to be full? Most likely, nearly full, but you wont even notice.

2. Is there a big difference between the deluxe ocean room and the superior ocean room?both views are spectacular, save the money and go with the cheaper ocean view

This is our first time in a all inclusive so please bear with he questions

3. Can we order multiple appetizers, and order multiple entrée at the restaurant if we don't like some of the food>?\yes, or go to the buffet after dinner, the buffet is incredible!

4 There is no mini bar in our room but can drinks be ordered through room service? Alternatively is it ok to say take 3-4 beers back to the room from the bar?Absolutely, you can order 5-6 if you want

5. Bottled water: Does CTI provide 5-6 bottled water in the room per day? Bring your aluminum reusable water bottle, you can fill it with the puritified water near the front desk, the water is excellent, they are going green, so no water bottles.

6. Is there any Food room service other than breakfast?No, we thought we would miss that, but the grill is open all night, perfect for a midnight snack!!! (burgers, jerk chicken, nachos, ect

7. How is the night life? Is there a party atmosphere till midnight? About midnight is the cutoff, we were up the latest everynight, but you will want to get to bed, its too beautiful there to wake up with a hangover!!!

Bring your aluminum reusable water bottle, you can fill it with the puritified water near the front desk, the water is excellent, they are going green, so no water bottles

I thought I read that they supply you with reusable Couples logo water bottles?
I thought that is such a great idea. That way we don't all have to pack our own from home. Plus when we get home we can use them at work and make co-workers envious

Thanks for the tip Juli. I will wash the water bottle by hand.
Just to add, I am a hard-core devoted bottled water fan. I do not drink tap water in Canada, as I find it too gross tasting with all the chlorination. Even my cats get bottled water.
However, the tap water at CSA when we were there was very good as well as safe.

I understand that all the rooms have safes. When we were at CSA in 2008 we were in the older section and still had a key lock. I am hoping all the safes now have electronic locks so we don't have to carry a key, but not a biggie.